Escape from New York

Where to eat & drink in The Hamptons

Tutto Il Giorno, Southampton
The new Southampton outpost of Gabby Karan's Sag Harbor restaurant
is bigger and more comfortable than its predecessor, with a
cosyyet industrial farmhouse look (lots of iron
andrough wood). The simple Italian cuisine is
excellent: homemade spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil; sea
bream in white wine; 'chicken in a brick'.56 Nugent
Street, Southampton (00 1 631 377 3611). Dinner for two about $115
without wine

Bridgehampton Candy Kitchen
Another favourite Hamptons hangout, the Candy Kitchen is an
old-fashioned ice-cream parlour and diner. It is worth a stop for a
fresh Lime Rickey drink or an extra-thick milkshake.2391 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton (00 1 631 537 9885). Lunch
for two about $20

Nick & Toni's, East Hampton
This institutionin East Hampton is stillthe restaurant to see andbe seen in. If you are
looking for celebrities, they are pretty much guaranteed here. The
space is pleasant (check out the mosaics),the Italian
food is good (fettucine with parsnips andguancialebacon; quail with pomegranate sauce) and reservations are
coveted (you need to book in advance).136 North Main
Street, East Hampton (00 1 631 324 3550; www.nickandtonis.com). Dinner for two about
$125 without wine

The Lobster Roll, Amagansett
This kitsch-looking restaurant is justifiably famous
for its seafood. The lobster roll (chunks of lobster meat served
cold tossed in mayonnaise or hot, tossed in butter, on a toasted
hot-dog bun) is a regional delicacy, and this is the place to have
one. Pull off the Montauk Highway when you see the 'lunch'
signand the striped awning.1980 Montauk
Highway, Amagansett (00 1 631 267 3740; www.lobsterroll.com). Dinner for two about $75
without wine